cable throw

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

For my mother-in-law: the cable comfort throw from lion brand. I know it is only a blanket, and I do realize that it is 80% acrylic, but I am so in love with this. It is really heavy, and oh so warm. And guess what? It is a really quick knit! I did a little figuring to let you know how many hours it took, just in case you still have someone on your list who needs something to keep them warm. (Hey, others have actually counted stitches, that might be next for me.) All right now, this is knit in 5 panels (unless you are like Kim, and knit yours all in one piece). Each panel took me 4 hours. So, if you knit for 2 hours a day, you could have this knit in 10 days. See, still time!

You have to love when the amount of left over yarn is the size of a clementine!And, just wanted to let you know what I do after tying in the ends on a blanket or scarf, not a sweater. After weaving the yarn through, I just dab it with the smallest amount of fray check. Not a lot,because it does dry hard. On a project like this, you will never feel it, and it will keep those ends from popping out.

Still much to do around here. Why do I still consider making more?

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Fray check! Now why have I never considered that?! I love the color you chose. I know for a fact that that blanket is very warm. And Lion actually does a pretty good job with the acrylic. You may have just convinced me to make another. I know your mother-in-law will just love it.

It's gorgeous, and I have to tell you I just saw a ribbed type throw in Pottery Barn for about $79.00, I loved it but I was like $79!FOR ACRYLIC! NAH!---in fact you can see it here--it's 100% acrylic!http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p8226/index.cfm?pkey=cbabcbtthr

Ohh so great - I am so happy you made this and also posted it - I've been eyeing this throw for months and just wasn't sure...now you've gone and inspired me. Presents are all done, but who couldn't use another throw?!Thanks, Leslie, and congrats on the great job - she will love it.

Oh my gosh, I just LOVE that throw, I will have to print out the pattern so I don't forget about it. I'm still knitting socks, can't wait for the new year when I will try to do some knitting for me and my daughter! as well as get ahead on some gift making ;-)Have a super dayHugs Denise

Leslie, this throw is just beautiful! It looks really cozy. You know, reading your blog makes me want to learn to knit in the new year--not like I will need anything new to keep me busy or anything. So stop showing all these cool sweaters and blankets you evil temptress you!!

Okay, I bought the yarn for this now. I have to make Sheldon for my son but since I am sneaking that as a surprise, as soon as I finish the sweater I am working on I am all set to begin this in front of the kids and then sneak working on Sheldon when he isn't around.

Wow, I saw this post once before Christmas and then I could not for the life of me remember where it was. Success, I found it again by mistake! I love the fray check idea. I was stumped on how to make the ends stay in. Thanks! I also loved the way you wrapped the blanket up.

Hey L, I'm thinking of doing this for a wedding gift. Would you say do in strips or all at once on a big circular? Is the seaming pretty straight forward? Mattress stitch? (I kind of like doing that stitch)

I fell in love with this throw the first time I saw it (Pinterest, I think) but I hadn't learned to knit yet. I learned to knit last month and have knit hats, a couple cowls, a rabbit, and a scarf. I just ordered the yarn and have downloaded the LB pattern -- can hardly wait to get started. Thanks for the kick in the behind ... :)Love your finished throw!